INNOVATIVE DESIGN /////////////////////
V-RING SEAL The Reinke V-ring seal is an example of how we hold ourselves accountable and help growers reach maximum yield potentials. The longer your irrigation system is, the more pipe-to-pipe connections it has. If a connection leaks, you have a serious problem that is expensive and time-consuming to fix. If it happens in the middle of growing season, you could forfeit some of your yield. To help ensure that doesn’t occur, Reinke invented the V-ring seal. Our patented seal leaves a smooth, almost seamless, joint inside the pipe that drastically reduces friction loss compared to our competitors’ T-gasket. T-gaskets protrude into the pipe by as much as 3/8 of an inch, restricting water flow. They also protrude outside the pipe, preventing the pipe flanges from touching. Heavier flanges and bolts are needed to maintain the system’s structural integrity. This designed gap forces the gaskets to absorb the load stress and leaves gaskets exposed to the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays from sunlight, which can cause deterioration of the rubber gaskets.
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T-GASKETS VS REINKE’S V-RING SEAL ////////////////////////////
T-gaskets, left, are exposed to sunlight, causing deterioration. The opposite is true of the Reinke V-ring seal, which ensures a tighter flange-to-flange connection to avoid sunlight.
